PREPARING CAPPUCCINO
In Italy, cappuccino is usually 1 part espresso to 2 parts milk plus
froth. Americans love to add cinnamon, sugar, shaved chocolate,
nutmeg and/or various liquors to taste.
NOTE: When preparing 1 or 2 cups of cappuccino, it is recommended
that you place the cups of finished espresso on top of the Warming
Plate with a cloth or saucer covering the cups. This will help to
keep the espresso hot.
NOTE: The best frothed milk is obtained when
fresh, cold skim milk is used. When frothing
milk, the volume of the milk will double.
NOTE: When preparing cappuccino, use a
cappuccino cup with a capacity of at least
5 ounces. Fill the cup half-full with espresso.
1. Make sure the Steam Outer Tube is properly
attached and locked onto the Steam Inner
Tube before beginning to froth the milk.
2. Before steaming, make sure the Steam
Release Knob is in the OFF (-) position.
3. Fill a stainless steel frothing pitcher 1/3 to
1/2 full with fresh, cold milk and set aside.
4. Preheat according to PREHEATING THE
ESPRESSO MAKER section of these Use &
Care Instructions.
5. The / OK Brew Light will be illuminated to signal the Espresso
Maker is ready to froth milk. Turn the Selector Dial to
/Steam.
The Steam Light will illuminate.
REMINDER: Before frothing, make sure the tip of the Steam Nozzle
is just under the surface of the milk. Otherwise, splattering
may occur.
6. Hold the pitcher by the handle and bring up to
the Steam Nozzle. Insert the tip of the Nozzle
just under the surface of the milk. Turn the
Steam Release Knob gradually counter-
clockwise; from the minimum steam (-) to the
maximum steam (+) position (see Figure 8),
moving the pitcher in a slightly circular motion
to froth the milk.
7. After frothing, turn the Steam Release Knob
clockwise to the minimum (-) position. WAIT
UNTIL NO FURTHER STEAM EMERGES FROM
THE STEAM NOZZLE. This will allow any extra
steam to be released. After all of the steam is
safely released, turn the Selector Dial to
“O” OFF.
STEAM NOZZLE
Steam
Inner Tube
(P/N 31406)
Steam
Outer Tube
(P/N 31405)
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Figure 7
Steam
Nozzle
Minimum Steam (-)
Maximum Steam (+)
Figure 8
SAFETY WARNINGS
• Proper precautions must be made to avoid burns from sprays of hot
water or steam.
• Avoid touching any hot surfaces on the machine or any parts of the
Filter Basket Holder, Filter Baskets, or any parts of the Steam Nozzle
while the Espresso Maker is in use or after it is just been used to
prepare hot beverages.
• To avoid water spillage, it is necessary to empty the Removable Drip
Tray when the Red Water Level Float rises and becomes visible. To
remove the Drip Tray, no cups must remain on the Drip Plate. Lift
the Drip Plate and Drip Tray up and off the unit. Empty water, rinse,
and replace.
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Before brewing your first cup of
espresso coffee, we suggest you
pre-clean the machine. Place the
Espresso Maker on a level surface,
situated within close proximity to a
sink to discard water.
1. Make sure the Espresso Maker
is unplugged and the Selector
Dial is in the “O” OFF position.
Remove the Lid. Use the Water
Reservoir’s back handle to lift it
up and off the unit.
2. Fill the Water Reservoir to the
MAX mark. Replace Water
Reservoir in its original position
on the back of the unit by sliding
the Reservoir’s locking clips
down behind the Reservoir
Locking Tab (see Figure 3), and
connecting the Valve at the
bottom of the Water Reservoir
with the hole in the Base of the
unit. Make sure it fits securely
into place. Replace the Lid.
NOTE: Never fill the Water Reservoir past the MAX mark. Never operate
the appliance without water in the Reservoir. Always refill the Water
Reservoir when the water level falls below the MIN mark.
3. Place an empty (do not add coffee) 2-Cup Filter Basket into the Filter
Basket Holder. Insert and lock into the Espresso Maker following the
detailed description in the section: INSERTING/REMOVING THE
FILTER BASKET HOLDER.
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Figure 3
Reservoir
Locking Clips
Reservoir
Locking
Tab
Water
Hole
Base
Water Reservoir
Water
Valve
(not shown)
Lid
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